Bergy said today that he wants Gally to stay in MTL all his career, and that he knows that he can’t just offer Gally only 4-5 years, because Gally will just said until next summer to get more on the market.
Looks like Bergy is about to throw 8 years at Gally
I don’t see a huge payday in this climate right now if he tests UFABergy said today that he wants Gally to stay in MTL all his career, and that he knows that he can’t just offer Gally only 4-5 years, because Gally will just said until next summer to get more on the market.
Looks like Bergy is about to throw 8 years at Gally
Disingenuous...Gallagher has scored 30G+ each of the last 2-full seasons while playing in all 82G and was on pace to repeat the feat again this past season - he’s been very durable, on a below market deal.I don’t see a huge payday in this climate right now if he tests UFA
I will be surprised if he doesn’t get hurt again next season .
I would let the season play out like we should of did with Price before he got paid
Disingenuous...Gallagher has scored 30G+ each of the last 2-full seasons while playing in all 82G and was on pace to repeat the feat this past season - he’s been very durable, on a very below market deal. Except for 15-16 when he suffered the injury and recovery into the following season, he’s missed 1-regular season game in his other 6-seasons since coming into the NHL (81GP in 13-14)
Players get hurt in the playoffs all the time...nature of playoff hockey. Seguin, Point, etc.
Disingenuous...Gallagher has scored 30G+ each of the last 2-full seasons while playing in all 82G and was on pace to repeat the feat again this past season - he’s been very durable, on a below market deal.
Except for 15-16 when he suffered the injury and recovery into the following season, he’s missed 1-regular season game in his other 6-seasons since coming into the NHL (81GP in 13-14)
Players get hurt in the playoffs all the time...nature of playoff hockey. Seguin, Point, Hedman last year etc.
His deal isn't under market , you cant look 5 years later and say shit I left money on the table
He took financial security for life when he was a nobody in this league
This regime is retarded to cave into a 7-8 year deal at 6-7 mil
Move him like you did Max , we will find an idiot .
I don’t think he admitted that he’s not a first line player on a good team. He is. I think his point was that the team needs more than just one 30 goal scorer. It does.But if you read his post season comments, Gallagher basically admitted the team isn't good enough if he's on their top line.
Gallagher is tired of losing - he knows he needs to be a secondary scoring option for a team to contend seriously.....so by definition, he shouldn't be asking for $7.5M. The past is the past...he got paid. It turns out below market value, but neither party knew that going in. Gallagher chose security over "betting on himself", and I'm sure he's ok with that decision.
I don’t think he admitted that he’s not a first line player on a good team. He is. I think his point was that the team needs more than just one 30 goal scorer. It does.
Is there a deal that you are comfortable with Gallagher or you think we should move him no matter what?
I think we'll resign him on a deal hovering around 6x6. We'll likely won't get value in the last 2 years of the contract but I doubt he'll sign anything shorter than this and I doubt we'll sign anything longer.
he was benched, remember. first liners don't get benched.
Stamkos was benched too after scoring a goal on his initial shift, Hedman last year was benched...after the playoffs learned both players were injured much like Gallagherhe was benched, remember. first liners don't get benched.
Is there a deal that you are comfortable with Gallagher or you think we should move him no matter what?
I think we'll resign him on a deal hovering around 6x6. We'll likely won't get value in the last 2 years of the contract but I doubt he'll sign anything shorter than this and I doubt we'll sign anything longer.
Gallagher doesn’t play a “rough game”, yes he goes to dirty areas looking for the puck.. in front of the net etc. but he doesn’t go out of his way to hit players, block shots etc like Ryan Callahan used to for example.While he plays a rough game, I think Gallagher needs bigger linemates due to his size. They'll get him more room.
8x$6.25m. They’ll pay him back for the cheap contract he had.I'd like 5X6, but may have to add another year and hope inflation will make the cap go much higher by 2024
8x$6.25m. They’ll pay him back for the cheap contract he had.
I'd like 5X6, but may have to add another year and hope inflation will make the cap go much higher by 2024
I have this sneaky suspicion that he'll give Gallagher max term in return for a bit of a discount. Gally would probably get $7M on the open market (although I do concede the market is in great flux right now) and in order to bring it down to $6-$6.25 level MB will offer term.that's not how it works...unless Alzner is willing to provide a partial refund